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In classical [[Koryu|Koryû]], the term defines more the use of a flexible body than a specific martial art technique itself.

In classical [[Koryu|Koryû]], the term defines more the use of a flexible body than a specific martial art technique itself.

What we call [[Sogo Bujutsu|Sôgô Bujutsu]] (composite combat techniques), uses ''Jûjutsu'' as a central axis to handle different weapons.

What we call [[Sogo Bujutsu|Sôgô Bujutsu]] (総合武術) (composite combat techniques), uses ''Jûjutsu'' as a central axis to handle different weapons.

Therefore, the ''Jûjutsu'' aspect is an important part of any art that requires a flexible body (柔, ''Jû'') that allows oneself to deal with an armed opponent, to control his body (joints, tendons, muscles, etc.) and finally to be one with any given weapons.

Therefore, the ''Jûjutsu'' aspect is an important part of any art that requires a flexible body (柔, ''Jû'') that allows oneself to deal with an armed opponent, to control his body (joints, tendons, muscles, etc.) and finally to be one with any given weapons.

== Origin & changes==

== Origin & changes==

It is said in a few different [[Densho]] of pioneer Jujutsu schools such as [[Shosho Ryu]] and [[Takeuchi Ryu]], that the empty hand system, mixed with the use of different weapons, made their appearance during the [[Muromachi|Muromachi Period]].

It is said in a few different [[Densho]] of pioneer Jujutsu schools such as [[Shosho Ryu]] (諸賞流)　and [[Takeuchi Ryu]](竹内流), that the empty hand system, mixed with the use of different weapons, made their appearance during the [[Muromachi|Muromachi Period]].

Before the [[Edo|Edo Period]], only a few Jûjutsu schools existed and its existence was known only to a few selectives.

Before the [[Edo|Edo Period]], only a few Jûjutsu schools existed and its existence was known only to a few selectives.

With time, the multiplication of schools, dôjô and the public teaching  removed the essence of Jûjutsu, based on adaption techniques and the use of weapons.

With time, the multiplication of schools, dôjô and the public teaching  removed the essence of Jûjutsu, based on adaption techniques and the use of weapons.

But the classical way continued to exist with a reduced number of practicians, from surviving schools.  

But the classical way continued to exist with a reduced number of practitioners, from surviving schools.  

 

[[Category:Bujutsu]]

[[Category:Bujutsu]]